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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word did Paul, Sr. once use to describe "the efficacy of his tree stimulator" (3)?
(a) Spontaneous.
(b) Treacherous.
(c) Nebulous.
(d) Fabulous.

2. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?
(a) Pammy's best friend.
(b) Paulie's teacher.
(c) Pammy's first girlfriend.
(d) Paulie's ex-girlfriend.

3. What instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?
(a) Piccolo.
(b) Drums.
(c) Harp.
(d) Trumpet.

4. How does Alma remember Debi when they were in high school?
(a) A dirty, rude girl.
(b) A strange, trashy girl.
(c) A bright, charming girl.
(d) A quiet, conservative girl.

5. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?
(a) Holding Alma's hand.
(b) Yelling at strangers.
(c) Talking loudly.
(d) Telling everyone to wish her mother a Happy Mother's Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alma say she wants to go when Pammy suggests they walk up Pickle Street?

2. What does Alma think the place Pammy works smells like?

3. What did Pammy and Paulie witness one fourth of July when they were young and playing with sparklers?

4. What is Alma thankful Pammy and Paulie had not been bugging her about during this visit?

5. What did Paulie try to give Alma and Paul, Sr. when they nearly lost their house?

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